The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma’s petition challenging an in-house inquiry committee report implicating him in a case involving discovered cash sacks at his official residence and the then CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s recommendation for his removal from judgeship. The bench showed skepticism towards Varma and his counsel, Kapil Sibal, emphasizing the importance of the inquiry process and the CJI’s authority in such matters. The debate revolved around the principles of natural justice and constitutional procedures governing judicial conduct.
